Blockbuster Debut: "Saiyaara" Starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda Sets New Records, Eyes ₹200 Crore
Unprecedented success for "Saiyaara"! This romantic drama, starring newcomers, hit ₹153.25 crore despite a Wednesday dip. Read more on its blockbuster run.
Mohit Suri's "Saiyaara" Defies Expectations, Crosses ₹150 Crore in Six Days
"Saiyaara," the romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has continued its unprecedented run at the box office, crossing the ₹150 crore mark in just six days. This remarkable achievement solidifies its position as a major cinematic success, transforming its new lead actors into overnight sensations.
Despite a slight dip in collections on Wednesday, Day 6, the film garnered an impressive ₹21.00 crore, bringing its total domestic collection to a staggering ₹153.25 crore, according to Sacnilk. This figure underscores the film's consistent appeal, even after its record-breaking opening weekend.
"Saiyaara" made history with the highest-grossing opening weekend for a love story, collecting ₹21.5 crore on Friday, ₹26 crore on Saturday, and a phenomenal ₹35.75 crore on Sunday. The film maintained its strong performance into the weekdays, earning a commendable ₹24 crore on Monday and witnessing a slight growth to ₹25 crore on Tuesday. The Tuesday surge is attributed in part to discounted ticket prices offered by some national cinema chains, leading to increased footfall.
The film's success is particularly notable given it stars newcomers and has surpassed the performance of several major releases. For instance, "Saiyaara" outpaced Salman Khan's "Sikandar," which failed to cross ₹100 crore within its first four days. Industry analysts, including Box Office India, highlight "Saiyaara"'s exceptional performance in regions like Delhi/UP, where it significantly outperformed "Chhaava" on Tuesday and is poised to exceed "Pushpa 2"'s first Tuesday numbers. Furthermore, "Saiyaara" achieved a stronger Tuesday collection than post-pandemic Bollywood blockbusters like "Jawan" and "Pathaan," solidifying its status as an all-time top Tuesday earner.
With no significant competition slated for release this coming Friday, "Saiyaara" is well-positioned to continue its dominant run. The anticipated release of "Son Of Sardaar 2," starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, has been postponed to August 1, a move many speculate is to avoid a direct clash with the "Saiyaara" phenomenon. As "Son Of Sardaar 2" and "Dhadak 2" now prepare for an August 1 clash, "Saiyaara" enjoys an open field, potentially extending its box office euphoria.
Day-wise Box Office Collections for "Saiyaara":
Day 1 (1st Friday): ₹21.5 Cr
Day 2 (1st Saturday): ₹26 Cr
Day 3 (1st Sunday): ₹35.75 Cr
Day 4 (1st Monday): ₹24 Cr
Day 5 (1st Tuesday): ₹25 Cr
Day 6 (1st Wednesday): ₹21.00 Cr
Total Collection: ₹153.25 Cr
